News - Football In Nigeria

Super Eagles call up Anthony confident of wins vs. Rwanda, Zimbabwe

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / March 12, 2025

Anthony Dennis, the Göztepe midfielder, has expressed his confidence that the Super Eagles will secure victories over Rwanda and Zimbabwe to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. “These two games won’t be easy, but I believe the team will give everything to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians,”. “The players know just […]

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Okereke draws interest from Besiktas, Trabzonspor, and Samsunspor

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / March 12, 2025

Three Turkish Super Lig clubs are in talks to sign Nigerian forward David Okereke, following his impressive performances for Gaziantep FK this season. With Victor Osimhen being the only Nigerian player with more goal contributions in the Turkish Super Lig, Okereke’s displays have attracted interest from Besiktas, Trabzonspor, and Samsunspor, who see him as a

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Atalanta Coach Gasperini: “Lookman and I Are Friends Again”

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / March 11, 2025

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that his relationship with Ademola Lookman has been restored after a recent rift following the player’s missed penalty in a UEFA Champions League tie. Gasperini had publicly criticized Lookman for the wasted opportunity, which led to disappointment on both sides and required intervention from the club’s management. However,

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Dessers Set for Super Eagles Recall Ahead of Onuachu, Arokodare

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / March 11, 2025

Cyriel Dessers is set to make a return to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, with head coach Eric Chelle considering him over Paul Onuachu and Tolu Arokodare. Although Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface remain the top-choice strikers, Dessers has now emerged as a likely

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Ikorodu City youngster Ngenge signs pre contract with Leeds United

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / March 10, 2025

Leonard Ngenge, a highly rated left sided central defender from Ikorodu City, has signed a pre-contract agreement with Leeds United, who are currently pushing for Premier League promotion. Ngenge, one of the youngest centre-backs in the NPFL, played a crucial role in Ikorodu City’s recent victory over Lobi Stars, where he was named Man of

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Maduka Okoye’s Super Eagles Spot in Doubt Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / March 10, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF is facing a tough decision over whether to include Maduka Okoye in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Udinese goalkeeper has been out of action since December 7 due to a hand injury, and although he is expected to

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Sean Kanu Joins Polish Club KS Dozamet

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / March 9, 2025

Sean Kanu, the 19 year old son of Nwankwo Kanu, has signed for Polish club KS Dozamet, marking a new chapter in his football career. During his unveiling, Sean was accompanied by his proud mother, Amara Kanu, who has been a key supporter of his football ambitions. The young forward will now focus on making

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NFF invites Fortuna Sittard’s David to Flying Eagles for U20 AFCON

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / March 8, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has officially invited David Stockbrink, an 18 year old forward from Fortuna Sittard, to join the Flying Eagles squad ahead of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire. Born in Germany to a Nigerian mother from Delta State, Stockbrink has expressed his strong desire to

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Shooting Stars coach Ogunbote rues last minute loss to Katsina United

By Kelechi Abel / News / March 8, 2025

Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has expressed his disappointment following his team’s 1-0 loss to Katsina United, conceding in the 97th minute during an NPFL Matchday 28 clash at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. The decisive goal was scored by Ahmed Abdul Taofeek deep into stoppage time, dealing a heavy blow to Shooting Stars’ ambition

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Flamingos brace for tough U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / March 8, 2025

Former Flamingos head coach, Bala Nikiyu, has expressed concerns about Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, stating that they will need a combination of good preparation and luck to secure victory against South Africa’s Bantwana in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier this weekend. While South Africa has enjoyed an extended training camp, the Flamingos

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